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Maldini reveals: "Conte? I spoke to Marotta and others, nobody mentioned a name"

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The former captain reveals some behind-the-scenes details about the two weeks at the FIGC

Speaking to Corriere della Sera, Paolo Maldini revealed a behind-the-scenes detail about relations with the Serie A League over the name of Antonio Conte.


Serie A wanted Conte. Why wasn't he the right fit? Was he not attacking enough?

"I spoke with Marotta, with Percassi, with other presidents and directors, and no one gave me a name".

  • The presidents clearly wanted Conte.

    "The league behaved properly, and also guaranteed me this: if there is a need for help on the financial side, we are here. But they know me a little. If I have to come here and two names have already been chosen, one by Malagò and one by the league, what is the point of calling me? I was assured of autonomy many times. That they had their own preferred choice is understandable. But if you ask for collaboration, and envisage a shared project, then you have to share it."


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